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1980 studio album by Amina Claudine Myers
Salutes Bessie Smith is the second album by American pianist
Amina Claudine Myers, recorded in 1980 for the
Leo label.
The
AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Vocal perfection and landmark recording for this keyboardist and singer. Desert island music".
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- All compositions by Amina Claudine Myers except as indicated
- "Wasted Life Blues" (
Bessie Smith) - 6:58
- "Dirty No-Gooder's Blues" (Smith) - 4:13
- "
Jailhouse Blues" (Smith) - 6:43
- "It Makes My Love Come Down" (Smith) - 3:50
- "The Blues [Straight to You]" - 7:10
- "African Blues" - 14:44
- Recorded at Big Apple Recording Studios in New York City on June 19 & 22, 1980